The Strain of Overtourism on Local Communities

We all love a trip to Europe in summer, but have you ever felt like you’re not really welcome there? 

Melbourne woman Claudia had that inkling in Barcelona recently when locals made it clear they wanted her to go home. 

Today, we look at the growing anger in some of the most popular tourist cities and what is being done to try to ease the pressure. 

First published 24 May, 2024.

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Claudia, Australian tourist

Sebastian Zenker, professor in tourism at the Copenhagen Business School